Topic: Experimental Rock

Phoenix-based noise pop practitioners Lisa Savidge got their start when frontman Dan Somers tired of his days working as a government assassin (yes you read that right–take that with a grain salt or not) and decided to channel his energy to create music with a larger-than-life sound. With two full-length LP, Stolen Sounds and Lisa Savidge, full of tracks that are equal parts pummeling guitar fury and Pink Floyd style cinematic darkness, he seems close to achieving his lofty goal. In a Q&A with Indies and The Underground, Somers talks about why he had to leave his government gig, the Boy Meets World-inspired origins of Lisa Savidge, plans for an elaborate stage show and why he thinks Lady Gaga and Kanye are just playing it safe. Continue...